AIR HORN

Yep..and I have one of the refillable types in the RV. before I go any further, to re-fill..I can either hold it up to the TV and allow the hot air from bombastic hair man to enter the can..or attach the standard type bicycle pump and give'r.


Gary Haupt

We camped at Discovery Yukon Lodging RV park last summer (and are definitely going back there).

While there we thought we'd take off for a walk on some trails carrying bear spray. They insisted we carry canned air horns which they hand out. They say they are very effective. I also carried bear spray. Guess it worked- we made it back?

While checking in at the Pearly Gates....

"Yes, St. Peter, I remember pushing the button on that air horn, and that REALLY seemed to anger that grizzly..... That's all I remember...."

Seriously, black bears will scare out of camp by just banging some pans together. That is, unless they have focussed on a clear source of food. You leave food out, and forget about trying to scare them away.....

No personal experience with grizzly's (and I prefer it that way!).

Can't hurt. Yes I've heard of people using them. Mixed results, but that seems to be true for all bear deterrents, even guns. I carry bear bangers which go off like an m-80, but you can't buy them in the US. In real bear country (parts of Alaska) you'll find me with a bear bell, the bangers, bear spray, and a double barrel, and sometimes a buddy for backup. I solo a lot and there's no room for mistakes. I like to have options. Other than the double barrel it all fits in a pocket. I haven't had so many encounters since I try to avoid them, but usually you just need a noise to announce your presence. But there are places and times when a bear is not familiar with humans and being the top predator will come investigate noises. In my experience immature bears are even more dangerous than sows with cubs. Young and dumb.

I'm not sure the advice is the same for Grizzly Bears as it is for Black Bears. Black Bears scare easy and run. Grizzlies not so much!!